NY 862441: The tariff classification of "The Ultimate Golf Towel" fromHong Kong.

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                               NY 862441
                              May 9 1991

CLA-2-96:S:N:N1:236 862441

CATEGORY:  Classification

TARIFF NO.: 9603.90.8050

Mr. Dayne A. Sieling
President
Visionaries, Inc.
6321 Bury Drive, Suite 8
Eden Prairie, MN 55346

RE:  The tariff classification of "The Ultimate Golf Towel" from
Hong      Kong.

Dear Mr. Sieling:

     In your letter dated April 8, 1991, you requested a tariff
classification ruling.
         
     The prospective import consists of a cotton towel (16" x
26") with an attached waterbrush.  The brush holds a small
reservoir of water used to clean golf clubs, golf shoes, and golf
balls.  The attached towel is used to dry the washed articles.

     Sets and composite goods consisting of different materials,
or made up of different components, put up in sets for retail
sale, which cannot be classified by reference to GRI 1 through
GRI 3(a), shall be classified as if they consisted of the
material or component which gives them their essential character. 
In our opinion, based upon value and use, the brush conveys the
essential character of this composite article.  (GRI 3(B)).      
                                                                 
             
     The applicable subheading for "The Ultimate Golf Towel" will
be 9603.90.8050, Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States
(HTS), which provides for other brushes.  The rate of duty will
be 5.6 percent ad valorem.

     "The Ultimate Golf Towel" is classified as above. However,
for quota purposes the towel is reported separately under HTS
6307.90.8640.  HTS 6307.90.8640 falls within textile category
designation 363.  Based upon international textile trade
agreements, products of Hong Kong are subject to visa
requirements.


     
     The designated textile and apparel category may be
subdivided into parts.  If so, visa and quota requirements
applicable to the subject merchandise may be affected.  Since
part categories are the result of international bilateral
agreements which are subject to frequent renegotiations and
changes, to obtain the most current information available, we
suggest that you check, close to the time of shipment, the Status
Report On Current Import Quotas (Restraint Levels), an internal
issuance of the U.S. Customs Service, which is available for
inspection at your local Customs Office.


     This ruling is being issued under the provisions of Section
177 of the Customs Regulations (19 C.F.R. 177).

     A copy of this ruling letter should be attached to the entry
documents filed at the time this merchandise is imported.  If the
documents have been filed without a copy, this ruling should be
brought to the attention of the Customs officer handling the
transaction.



                                   Sincerely,

                                   
  
                                   Jean F. Maguire
                                   Area Director
                                   New York Seaport